DENR to support government-led exploration of critical minerals in 2024
On Tuesday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced its support for government-led exploration of critical minerals like iron, cobalt, rare earths, and nickel starting in 2024.
DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) will lead this initiative with technical assistance from foreign partners such as Australia and the US Geological Survey.
The DENR is also promoting mineral processing for laterite deposits, processed nickel, and recovery of other critical minerals.
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